The French first used chicory in their coffee during their Civil War, when coffee was scarce. The addition of chicory, the roasted root of the endive plant, not only made their coffee last longer, it also softened the coffee's bitterness and gave it a chocolaty flavor. The custom of blending coffee and chicory outlived the war and migrated to the area around Lafayette, Louisiana with the Acadians. Available at the world-famous Café du Monde in New Orleans since the 1860's, it is best enjoyed either black or "au lait" (half coffee and half steamed milk). Varieties sold separately.

This is not what we expected. The smell and taste are so bad that my husband and I are unable to drink the coffee. We are disappointed because we were excited about this coffee.

By JGH328from Denver, Coloradoon Dec 11, 2012

Cafe du Monde

This is the BEST coffee and Chicory! I'm from New Orleans and grew up on Cafe au Lait, made with this brand and hot milk. I get it by the case, both decaf and regular. Also, the French Roast is wonderful. I can buy a similar substitute in most groceries in Denver, but I order it by the case to give as gifts as well as have on hand.

By Abdavis@gmailfrom North carolinaon Mar 30, 2012

Cafe DuMonde

This is the BEST coffee.

By Silverdalefrom New Hampshireon Nov 12, 2010

Cafe du Monde

The coffee was much stronger than expected. I thought the chickory blend would be mellower.

By xrunnerfrom Chicago, ILon May 19, 2009

Great Coffe[...]

I really like this coffee for its strength and unique flavor

By Edfrom Carson CIty, NVon Mar 27, 2008

Have to try this once in your life

I tried this coffee for the first time this past Christmas (2007) while in New Orleans and became an instant fan, purchasing 3 cans to take home. This coffee is traditionally served with milk or cream, I believe at a 50/50 mix. Once home I brought a can of coffee into work and served it up to the guys. Everybody enjoyed the chickoree accent and felt it was a pleasant and unique taste and better than average coffee.